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Ministry of Labour & Employment
EPFO Issues Revised Instructions to Facilitate PF Members to Rectify their Birth Records
In a move to extend the availability and reach of online services in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, EPFO has issued revised instructions to its field offices to facilitate PF members to rectify their date of birth in EPFO records, thus ensuring that their UAN is KYC compliant.
The date of birth recorded in 'Aadhaar' will now be accepted as valid proof of date of birth for the purpose of rectification, provided that the difference in the two dates is less than 3 years. The PF subscribers can submit the correction requests online.
This will enable EPFO to validate the date of birth of members online with UIDAI instantaneously, thus authenticating and reducing the processing time of change requests.
EPFO has instructed field offices to expedite disposal of online requests, enabling PF members in financial distress, to apply online for availing non refundable advance from their PF accumulations to tide over the COVID-19 pandemic.
PIB Headquarters
‘PF Near You’ on August 10th
The monthly customer oriented interactive programme called "Nidhi Apke Nikat" or "PF near you" started by EPFO is scheduled to be held on 10th August 2017 at E.P.F. Regional Office Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram for the stakeholders of Trivandrum and Pathanamthitta districts. The programme is intended to address the grievances of not only the employees but employers also for quick and prompt redressal. Trade unions representing the employees can also participate in the programme. Through this programme EPFO intends to invite suggestions from all concerned about the new information technology based initiatives launched for the benefits of subscribers and employers.
The Regional P.F. Commissioner will personally hear the subscribers between 10.30 AM and 1 PM while employers and trade union representatives can meet the Regional P.F. Commissioner between 3 PM and 4 PM.
All those who wish to lodge their complaints/ suggestions may give it in writing clearly specifying the EPF Employee/ Employer code / UAN so as to reach Regional P.F. Office, Bhavishyanidhi Bhavan, Pattom, Trivandrum 695004 before 31st July 2017.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 138.35 Cr
More than 64 Lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 98.40% is highest since March 2020
5,326 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload currently is lowest in 574 days
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 1% for last 37 days
With the administration of 64,56,911 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 138.35 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,46,27,925 sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figureas per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,86,424
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2nd Dose
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96,51,589
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,84,161
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2nd Dose
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1,67,81,405
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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48,80,25,346
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2nd Dose
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29,74,18,621
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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19,18,58,896
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2nd Dose
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14,10,65,936
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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11,98,64,939
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2nd Dose
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9,00,40,864
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Total
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1,38,34,78,181
The recovery of 8,043 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,41,95,060.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.40%,highest since March 2020.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 15,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for last 54days now.
5,326 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours. This is lowest in 581 days.
India’s Active Caseloadpresently at 79,097 is lowest in 574 days. Active cases constitute 0.23% of the country's total Positive Cases, which is lowest since March 2020.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 10,14,079 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 66.61 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 0.59% remains less than 1% for the last 37 days now. The Daily Positivity rate reported to be0.53%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below2% for last 78 days and below 3% for 113 consecutive days now.
Ministry of Science & Technology
CSIR-NIScPR Celebrates International Day of Yoga 2021
Yoga Experts give Emphasis to do Yoga for Healthy Body & Soul
CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research , New Delhi celebrated7th International Day of Yoga on 21st June 2021 with the enthusiastic participation of scientists, staff, stakeholders, students, science lovers and communicators across the country. This program was organized virtually through Facebook live.
Prof. Ranjana Aggarwal, Director, CSIR-NIScPR delivered opening remarks. She said that yoga is important for humans in many ways. Indian knowledge system connects our body with our mind and soul. Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy and nutrition come under the umbrella of our rich Indian knowledge system.During the disastrous Covid pandemic, everyone faces fear, anxiety, psychological crisis, stress and depression along with the COVID-19 disease. And in such trying time, the world has considered the Yoga and Ayurveda as effective tools to fight the pandemic. Even the United Nations has also highlighted the importance of yoga for mental health. She told that through Yoga, a healthy society nation can be built.
Dr. Navdeep Joshi, Nada Yoga expert, SFC member, CCRYN, Ministry of Ayush joined this program and shared his valuable thoughts during his lecture. Dr. Navdeep said that yoga makes everyone young with the mind and soul. The yoga introduces us with our inner self. He stressed on the importance of meditation and yoga to control our intellectual body that is ‘brain’. He connected yoga with science and told the significance of vibration, sound, energy and quantum mechanics. The sounds of ‘Aa’, ‘U’ and ‘M’ are vibrated in brain and purify the nervous system and our whole body. Dr. Navdeep also briefly described the ‘Nada’ yoga form and its significance in our lives and existence. This specific yoga form deals with the sounds of the nature. He classified Nada yoga into ‘Anahata’  and ‘Ahata’  on the basis of sound. This variation of sounds is the foundation of various languages of the world. Lastly, he concluded his lecture with the remarks that yoga takes us to the journey of conscience.
In this program, Yogacharya Manjari emphasized the power of our body. She said that our body has internal energy which brings positive thoughts in our mind. In yoga language, human body is made up of five basic elements, Agni, Vayu, Akash, Prithvi and Jal. When these elements are not in harmony within our body, the emergence of disease happens. Ms. Manjari coordinated the meditation session in which many participants took part actively.
Dr. Manish Mohan Gore, Scientist, CSIR-NIScPR moderated the event and question-answer session. Dr. Paramanand Barman, Scientist, CSIR-NIScPRcoordinated this International Day of Yoga program and delivered vote of thanks.
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Ministry of Rural Development
Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin  beyond March 2021 till March 2024
This will ensure housing for all in rural areas
Financial assistance is to be provided for the construction of the remaining 155.75 lakh houses under the scheme within total target of 2.95 crore houses
Financial implication for this shall be Rs. 2,17,257 crore out of which central share is Rs.1,25,106 crore
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved the proposal of the Department of Rural Development for continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin  beyond March 2021 wherein financial assistance is to be provided for the construction of the remaining 155.75 lakh houses, as on 31st March, 2021 under the scheme within total target of 2.95 crore houses.
The details of the approval given by the Cabinet are as follows:
- Continuation of PMAY-G beyond March 2021 till March 2024 as per the existing norms to complete remaining houses within a cumulative target of 2.95 crore houses.
- The total financial implication for construction of the remaining 155.75 lakh houses is Rs. 2,17,257 crore  for achieving cumulative targets of 2.95 crore houses in rural areas under the PMAY-G and an additional requirement of Rs.18,676 Crore towards the interest repayment to NABARD.
- The phasing out of EBR and provision of entire scheme funding through Gross Budgetary Support  shall be decided in consultation with the Ministry of Finance.
- Release of additional ₹45 lakh administrative funds annually from the Central share of Administrative funds  to each smaller State viz. Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Goa, Punjab, Uttarakhand, the NE States except for Assam and Tripura and all UTs except J&K over and above 1.70 % administrative funds released to said States/UTs.
- Continuation of Program Management Unit  and National Technical Support Agency  till FY 2023-24.
Benefits:
The continuation of scheme till March, 2024 ensures that the remaining 155.75 lakh households within overall target of 2.95 crore houses under PMAY-G would be provided assistance for construction of Pucca houses with basic amenities to achieve the objective of “Housing for All” in rural areas.
As on 29th November, 2021, 1.65 crore PMAY-G houses have been constructed out of the total target of 2.95 crore. It is estimated that 2.02 crore houses, which is almost equal to SECC 2011 database based Permanent Wait List will be completed by the deadline of 15th August, 2022. Therefore, to achieve the total target of 2.95 crore houses, the scheme need to be continued till March, 2024.
Ministry of Defence
VISIT OF AIR MSHL VR CHAUDHARI AVSM VM
AIR OFFICER COMMANDING-IN-CHIEF,WESTERN AIR COMMAND
Air Marshal VR Chaudhari AVSM VM, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command visited the frontline air base in Jammu on 18 Nov 20.
On arrival at the base in Jammu, the AOC-in-C was received by Air Commodore Ajay Singh Pathania VSM, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Jammu, who apprised him of the operational readiness of the base and its ability to undertake the assigned operational tasks under their command. The AOC-in-C also met and interacted with air warriors of the station and its lodger units during the course of his visit. He lauded the focussed efforts put in by the station in maintaining proficiency in all roles envisaged and urged them to continue performing their duty with due diligence.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM remembers J Jayalalithaa on Birth Anniversary
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi remembered J Jayalalithaa on her birth anniversary, today.
"Remembering Jayalalithaa Ji on her birth anniversary. She is widely admired for her pro-people policies and efforts to empower the downtrodden. She also made noteworthy efforts to empower our Nari Shakti. I will always cherish my several interactions with her", the Prime Minister said in a tweet.
Ministry of Education
Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan holds discussion with Australian Minister for Education and Youth
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan raised the issue of Indian students’ return to Australia
Union Minister for Education and Skill Development Shri Dharmendra Pradhan today held a virtual meeting with Mr. Alan Tudge, Australia’s Minister for Education and Youth. Minister Pradhan and his Australian counterpart agreed to strengthen the growing Australia-India partnership in higher education with an emphasis on two-way student mobility, teacher exchanges, applied research, and other areas of mutual priority.
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan raised the issue of return of Indian students studying in Australia. Australian Minister briefed him on the steps being taken by the Australian government to ease the return of Indian students to Australia. The Minister along with his Australian counterpart laid emphasis on both countries’ commitment to supporting Australia-bound students at every stage.
Shri Pradhan reaffirmed that the National Education Policy, 2020 will be instrumental in realizing the aspirations and future needs of our youth and in making India a global knowledge hub. The education and skills spectrum has a significant potential for further co-operation between India and Australia, he further added.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Planning Board for Every Panchayat
Article 243G of the Constitution provides that the Legislature of a State may, by law, endow the Panchayats to be effective instruments of self-government and may provide for the devolution of powers and responsibilities upon Panchayats at the appropriate level, subject to specified conditions, with respect to the preparation of plans for economic development and social justice and the implementation of schemes for economic development and social justice as may be entrusted to them including those in relation to matters listed in the Eleventh Schedule.
In terms of above constitutional mandate, Gram Panchayats have been preparing Gram Panchayat Development Plan  and as per respective GPDP guidelines, which also provides for formation Gram PanchayatPlanning Facilitation Team  having representation from well meaning/ philanthropic/ voluntary human resources and sectoral/ line department officials at GP level, for accomplishment of all the task of preparing GPDP and also helping in effective implementation and monitoring. The Ministry regularly monitor’s the exercise and issues suitable advisories to States/ UTs from time to time as required. By and large the process for formulation of GPDP is found to be satisfactory.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj Shri Kapil Moreshwar Patil in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
Customs Brokers Licensing Examination, 2023
Please refer to advertisement issued in national newspapers on 30.08.2022regarding the online written examination for Customs Brokers Licensing Examination, 2023. The said examination is scheduled to be held on 18.03.2023.
The pattern of the written and oral examinations will be as follows:
The written examination will be a Computer Based Examination with Multiple Choice Questions. Questions will be bilingual i.e. in English and Hindi. Candidates have the option to answer either in English or Hindi. Other details are as follows:
No. of questions : 150
Time duration : Two and half hours 
Marking scheme : +3 for each correct answer
-1 for each incorrect answer
Maximum marks : 450
Qualifying marks : 270 
Those qualifying in the written examination will have to appear in oral examination in terms of Regulation 6 of the Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2018, as amended. The pass percentage marks for qualifying in the oral examination will be 60%.
For any query, please visit the websites  or contact the nearest Customs Commissionerate/ National Academy Of Customs, Indirect Taxes & Narcotics , Faridabad @ e-mail ID- nacin.cblr@icegate.gov.in
Ministry of Communications
Post-Office Passport Seva Kendra started at Dombivli, Mumbai
Union Minister of State for Communications virtually inaugurates the nation’s 428th Post-Office Passport Seva Kendra in Dombivli
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A Post-Office Passport Seva Kendra  has been inaugurated virtually by Union Minister of State for Communications Shri Devusinh Chauhan at Dombivali Industrial Area Post Office in Thane district today.
Speaking on the occasion, MoS Shri Chauhan said, this is the 428th Post-Office Passport Seva Kendra being started in the country. It points to the popularity and importance of this service being rendered using the vast postal network of the country. He further stated around 6 lakh passports have been distributed from POPSKs in last six months, which means around three thousand passports are issued from POPSKs every day. He applauded the postal employees for this achievement.
Shri Chauhan said, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the citizens have seen what use the trustworthy postal network can be put to. “Citizen-centric approach of the Government has led to proper use of the postal network”, he added.
The residents of Thane and Nashik district will be benefitted by this POPSK at Dombivli, stated Chief Post Master General of Maharashtra and Goa, Shri Harish Agarwal. The serving postal employees of Dombivli Post Office have been specially trained for the PSK related works, he informed.
Member of Parliament, Kalyan Lok Sabha Constituency Dr. Shrikant Eknath Shinde, Regional Passport Officer  Dr. Rajesh Gawande, Post Master General of Navi Mumbai Region Shri Ganesh Sawaleshwarkar, OSD in the Ministry of External Affairs Lt. Col. Ashok Kumar Singh were present on the occasion.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh to inaugurate National Seminar on ‘Introspection: Armed Forces Tribunal’ in New Delhi tomorrow
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will inaugurate a National Seminar on ‘Introspection: Armed Forces Tribunal’ being organised by the Armed Forces Tribunal  Bar Association in New Delhi on August 20, 2022. The seminar is being conducted to examine the functioning of the Armed Forces Tribunal, established to ensure the speedy and inexpensive justice to Ex-Servicemen, their families and War-Widows, besides the serving personnel of Armed Forces. The objective of the seminar is to analyse its working, suggest remedies for any shortcomings and resolve the problems and difficulties faced by the litigants in course of availing speedy justice.
The Raksha Mantri will be the Chief Guest, while Minister of Law and Justice Shri Kiren Rijiju will be the Guest of Honour. Senior functionaries and officials of the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Law & Justice and Judiciary are expected to participate in the seminar. It is being conducted as a part of Raising Day celebrations of the Armed Forces Tribunal.
Ministry of Tourism
The 6th International Buddhist Conclave 2018 to be held in Aurangabad
12 to 15 Buddhist Nations to attend
With an aim to encourage the prominent Buddhist heritage and pilgrim sites in the State of Maharashtra, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India along with Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation is organizing the “6th International Buddhist Conclave 2018 on 24th August 2018 in Aurangabad. The International Buddhist Conclave 2018 will highlight the traditional and historical facets of Buddhism across the world.
Buddhist delegates, monks and the consulate general from 12 to 15 Buddhist nations will be present at the conclave where, business meetings between them and domestic tour operators will be facilitated. Additionally, presentations and cultural programmes will used to highlight the Buddhist attractions across the State. The conclave will offer participants a platform to interact, encourage, package and sell pilgrimage tours to potential tourists.
Minister of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra, Shri Jaykumar Rawal, commented about this occasion that, “Buddhist Tourism is a growing sector and the International Buddhist Conclave will help us understand its potential and opportunities to promote Buddhist sites in the state. I am certain through this initiative Maharashtra will be able to encourage Buddhist travellers from across the world. The Ministry of Tourism has also recognized stupas and viharas across the country and is planning to develop these Buddhist Circuits.”
Maharashtra is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India offering a diverse range of experiences from pristine beaches, wildlife sanctuaries, hill stations, natural caves, waterfalls, to imposing forts, colourful festivals, ancient pilgrimage shrines, museums, and historical monuments. Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation  was established with the aim of promoting tourism in the state. To aide tourists, MTDC has opened information centres at all popular destination, which provide travel information about various tourist spots in Maharashtra. For further details, please visit:
http://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
NUMBER OF URBAN LOCAL BODIES
Government of India launched the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban  on October 2, 2014 with the objective to scientifically process all the Municipal Solid Waste  generated in all the urban areas of the country. To carry forward the progress made, SBM-U 2.0 has been launched on October 1, 2021 for a period of five years, with the vision to achieve “Garbage Free” status through 100% source segregation, door-to-door collection and scientific processing of all fraction of waste, safe disposal in scientific landfill, remediation of all legacy dumpsites by converting into green zones. Out of total waste generated i.e., 1.5 lakh MT/D across cities, a total of 1.14 lakh MT/D  of waste is processed. The details of waste processing in the Municipalities may be accessed at:
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Remediation of legacy waste dumpsite is one of the integral components of SBM-U 2.0. It is envisaged that under SBM U 2.0 all the legacy waste shall be remediated and land will be recovered while achieving the Lakshya Zero dumpsite during the Mission period of 2021-2026.
Solid Waste Management  component of SBM-U 2.0 allows setting up of waste processing facilities such as Material Recovery Facilities , transfer stations, composting plants, bio-methanation plants, Refused Derived Fuel  processing facilities, plastic waste processing facilities, waste to electricity plants, Construction and Demolition  waste plants, sanitary landfill, mechanized sweeping equipment and Bio-remediation/ capping of all legacy dumpsites in all ULBs.
‘Swachhata Startup Challenge’ was launched on January 27, 2022 in collaboration with Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade  to promote an enabling environment for development startups and entrepreneurs in the waste management sector.
Under the “Swachh Technology Challenge” launched on December 6, 2021, all Urban Local Bodies  conducted the challenge and submitted two best solutions to States followed by identification of maximum three best entries by the States/UTs. The ULBs provide implementation support to the winning solutions startups other than award money and State/City level felicitation.
SBM-U 2.0 Guidelines encourages adoption of locally innovated, cost-effective technology solutions and business models in sanitation and solid waste management by startups, through investment in Research & Design  and facilitation in Government-e-Market  portal.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Kaushal Kishore, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to interact with students, teachers and parents at “Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020”
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will interact with a cross section of Students, Teachers and Parents at "Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020” on 20th January, 2020. The Third edition of Prime Minister’s Interaction Programme with school students "Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020” is proposed to be held at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi at 11 AM on 20th January, 2020. Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will answer the questions and interact with selected students about how they can beat examination stress.
A lot of excitement and enthusiasm is being seen among the students, teachers and parents to not only participate in the unique event but also to receive valuable tips from the Prime Minister who is keen to ensure that the students take exams in a relaxed atmosphere and do not come under stress, to ensure better results in the long run.
The First edition of Prime Minister’s Interaction Programme with school and college students "ParikshaPeCharcha 1.0" was held at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi on 16th February, 2018. The second edition of the said Interaction Programme with school and college students "ParikshaPeCharcha 2.0” was also held at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi on 29th January, 2019.